About this episode
Today, we’re looking at the emerging issues the new prime minister will be forced to deal with when he returns to parliament.
We look at ongoing issues over the early release of prisoners and warnings from the Treasury. We also discuss his summer strategy and whether it’s working.
Adam is joined live onstage at the Edinburgh Fringe by Henry Zeffman and James Cook to discuss.
You can now listen to Newscast on a smart speaker. If you want to listen, just say "Ask BBC Sounds to play Newscast”. It works on most smart speakers.
You can join our Newscast online community here: https://bbc.in/newscastdiscord
Get in touch with Newscast by emailing [email protected] or send us a WhatsApp on +44 0330 123 9480.
New episodes released every day. If you're in the UK, for more News and Current Affairs podcasts from the BBC, listen on BBC Sounds: https://bbc.in/4guXgXd
Newscast brings you daily analysis of the latest political news stories from the BBC. The presenter was Adam Fleming. It was made by Miranda Slade with Shiler Mahmoudi.
Get every episode summarized
Each time Newscast publishes, we email you a written briefing from the transcript — the topics, who appeared, and any specific claims, with the ad reads skipped.
Email me new episodesFree for 3 shows. No card needed.
Hosts & guests
No transcript yet
This episode has not been transcribed. Request it and it moves to the front of the queue.
More episodes
More from Newscast
Why Has The UK Government Changed Its Approach to Israel?
Newscast
Can The Chancellor's Positive Vibes Limit Tax Rises?
Newscast
How New Is Andy Burnham’s Labour?
Newscast
How Damaging Is Reform's Donations Row?
Newscast